Runnin’ For Adoption Love

Last week, I received an email from a reader, Julie R., filling me in on the Chosen Marathon for Adoption.

Here’s part of Julie’s story:
Hi! I was reading your blog today and was wondering if you might be interested in running in the Chosen Adoption Marathon (or 1/2 marathon)?

We are raising money to adopt an orphan from China. Her name is Serena and she is 10 years old. She has been an orphan since she was a month old and was labelled “special needs” all because she wears glasses. We can not wait to bring her home and have her join our family. She is an amazing and sweet little girl who has survived so much in her short life. As a part of this, we are running in the Chosen Marathon. We are doing the 1/2 marathon – but for us, this will be a huge accomplishment. Our team name is “When Love Brings you to Me”. You can sign up to run or volunteer. We still need to raise about $15,000 to bring Serena home.

The race is October 29th in New Braunfels, Texas. We hope you will be able to join us!

I was intrigued, so I googled the marathon’s site (go HERE) and found an interesting concept.

I am familiar with charity fund-raising to participate in marathons, but this was the first time I had seen fund-raising linked to raising monies for adoption.

A few quick facts:

* Full marathon is $85 and the half is $65.

* The course is a Boston qualifier & USATF certified. Out & back course begins at Rockin’ R in Gruene & travels River Road.

* Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.

* You must be 18 to participate in the full marathon and 12 to participate in the 1/2 marathon. Minors will need a parent’s consent to register.